BLU Elite 3.8
#7386
Philips W732
#7664Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
Philips W732
Performance
30.633.0
Camera
12.711.9
Display
54.441.8
Battery
16.221.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.530.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.217.9
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a smaller 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips W732 offers a larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Philips utilizes a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record video at 480p, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- The BLU has a 1600 mAh battery, while the Philips boasts a larger 2400 mAh battery, likely offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, whereas the Philips comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
Philips W732
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
126.4 x 67.3 x 12.3 mm (4.98 x 2.65 x 0.48 in)
Weight
137 g
168.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass